Melissa Delong, Marketing VP

Melissa DeLong is excited to serve as the Marketing Vice President for the 2019-2020 league year.  She has been a JLI member since 2016, and previously served as Event Communications Chair, Internal Communications Co-Chair, and sat on the Holiday Mart Merchant Committee. Outside of the JLI, Melissa works in marketing for a real estate development… Read More

Elizabeth Kinder, Executive Vice President

Elizabeth Kinder is proud to have been elected to serve the Junior League of Indianapolis’ (JLI) Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term as Executive Vice President. In this role she is responsible for daily operations of the JLI by chairing the Management Council and overseeing JLI paid staff. She has been a member of… Read More

Erika Steuerwald, Nominating Chair

Erika (Hall) Steuerwald, Nominating Chair, joined the Junior League of Indianapolis in 2013. She has served in various roles with the JLI including: Board at Large, Nominating Chair Elect, State Public Affairs Committee Chair,  COVID Task Force Co-Chair, Holiday Mart Site Committee Chair, and Provisional Mentor.  While serving as a Provisional Mentor, the Provisional Committee… Read More

Catherine Seat, Director at Large

Catherine has served as the Director of External Affairs and Communications for the Indiana Treasurer of State. There, she managed all media contacts, developed all print and electronic communications, and prepared talking points and speeches. Also, Catherine oversaw relationships with external organizations and national associations for the office. Previously, Catherine served as the Outreach Coordinator… Read More

Ali McNichols, Director at Large

Ali McNichols is proud to be returning to the Junior League of Indianapolis Board of Directors as the Director-at-Large for Marketing for the second year. In this role she leads the League’s public relations efforts and strategic marketing initiatives. She has been involved in the JLI since 2013 and has previously served as Provisional Chair,… Read More

Olivia Dole, President’s Assistance

Olivia Dole, President’s Assistant, joined the Junior League of Indianapolis in 2014. Olivia has served as a Provisional Mentor and as Provisional Co-Chair where she was instrumental in developing and implementing the two Provisional class per year program. She was the Membership Vice President during 2018-2019 which gave her a unique and important perspective on… Read More

Laura Bliss, Director at Large

Laura Bliss is proud to serve the Junior League of Indianapolis as a Board Member at Large for the 2019-2021 term with a focus on community impact. Laura has been a member of JLI since 2014, and has served on a variety of committees and leadership placements, including Kids in the Kitchen, Membership Recruitment, Provisional… Read More

Tiffani Taylor, Secretary

Tiffani Taylor is serving as the JLI Secretary for the 2019-2021 league term. She is originally from the Indianapolis and joined the Junior League in 2011. Tiffani has served in multiple roles in JLI including PASS Co-Chair, Holiday Mart Hospitality member, and a member of the Community Assistance Grants Committee. She also served as member… Read More

Patrice Dawson, President

Patrice Dawson, a North Carolina native, has been a member of the Junior League since 2008. She transferred from the Junior League of Greensboro and has been a member of the Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) since 2014. Patrice has served as Placement Chair, PASS Co-Chair and has served as a delegate to ODI. She… Read More

Prior JLI Partnerships

Susan G. Komen of Central Indiana Susan G. Komen of Central Indiana uses donated dollars wisely to directly benefit women, men and families who are dealing with the costly challenge of breast cancer.   They also empower local dollars as they fund a significant portion of the best breast cancer research around the world. Indianapolis Public… Read More